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Thank you so much for being a valued member of the UrbanBaby community. We wanted to inform you that we are shutting down the site on July 6th. We are grateful for your participation and support that has helped make UrbanBaby such an important resource to parents for many years.

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[ - ] So I started a page on a blog site I know my dd likes to go to, so I could monitor what she's doing, and my first "comment" was from her! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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well, at least you know you are on the right site! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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Did she work out it was you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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no. my user name was imabookworm. I figured that would be less suspicious because her site is a lot about writing and reading. She must have seen it as someone who logged on recently or something. I'm really just trying to figure out how all this works...not doing very well [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:29 AM Flag
[ - ] for those of you who heard abt PS 3 assignment, how did you hear: letter? phone? we ranked 41 first and are still waiting...thanks! 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.24.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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41 is not revealing its list yet because they are not happy is what i've heard. they want to move some of their dcs to 3. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 11:29 AM Flag
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that's what i heard, but just wondering when/how the PS 3 parents were notified re: placement... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 12:23 PM Flag
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doe says letters were sent out. you can also call the school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:09 PM Flag
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How do they decide which families they want to move?? I assume these are families who listed 41 as their top choice? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:48 PM Flag
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i think 41 wants them to re-do the lottery and assign them fewer dcs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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We're a PS3 family. Their office has been calling people. I know they haven't finished as of Tuesday afternoon. PS41 is fighting the DOE about the assignments. They want to use their internal list for K and PreK assignments. New neighbor trying to get into 41 got a letter from DOE saying younger child in PreK at 41 and she got a call from the parent coordinator, because her older daughter got a slot in an upper grade. PC told mom that she skipped people on the internal list and that neither child really had a slot. She also said that mom cannot go through the DOE to get into 41, although that is what all parents in the cachement were told to do by the DOE and PS3. I know the PreKs were all screwed up, but what is PS41 trying to pull with the internal list? BTW: Family moved from another district 2 school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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what do you mean by internal list? families applied directly to doe, so how would the schools have some sort of list that's different from the doe's? they don't even know who applied and who didn't. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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PS41 has an internal list. Mom visited both 3 and 41 this past winter. PS41 told her they would add her older daughter's name to their list and if she got in then the younger one would likely get into PreK. PS3 gave her the DOE form and told her to send it to the regional office. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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^^^ mom listed 41 1st and 3 2nd on DOE forms on PreK and K/1 forms. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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sorry, but this makes absolutely no sense to me. and you're contradicting yourself. first you say she was told she couldn't go through doe, now you're saying they gave her a form. there is no "regional" office, btw. honestly, the nastiness and misinformation spread on both sides of the 41 vs. 3 war makes me sorry i ever moved into the zone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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Mom was told two different things at 3 and 41. 3 told her to go through DOE; 41 said only their internal list was valid. Mom put name on 41 internal list and filled out DOE forms given to her by 3 requesting 41. Got letter from DOE saying younger in PreK at 41. PC called her (in not a so nice way) and told her that neither DC was definitely in 41 and that their internal list would be determining placement in 41. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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^^^ regional office being the place on 7th ave where we all sent our K/1 forms. Think PreK's were sent somewhere else. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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still sounds fishy. the process for applying to 41 was on their website and it explicitly stated there was a lottery, you need to fill out application and turn it in to boro enrollment office, etc. it is true they are disputing the lottery results now, but i think your friend must have misunderstood about the process. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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No, she visited both schools and did exactly what they told her to do. PS41 is trying to use their internal list and not the DOE assigned list for PreK-1. Mom didn't call PC; PC called her (and basically yelled at her for going through the DOE to get older DC into 1st at 41. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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how would the pc even know she applied for 1st if she went through the doe? just as they can't have an internal list because they don't know who applied to the lottery. i mean, whatever. i'm tired of arguing with you. i just don't see why ps 41 and ps 3 parents spend all their time dissing each others' schools. what's the point? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:10 PM Flag
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ps41 is so full of shit. So happy dc got into g&T. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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what g&t? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:11 PM Flag
[ - ] my 5mo has exczema on his cheeks. I use aquaphor and it makes it look a little better, but it still flares up regularly. Is it worth going to a pediatric dermatologist? if so, any recs? ped has already said there is nothing to do for it. thanks 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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nah, you can find baby exczema creams. My ds had it too, he grew out of it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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see if you can get a prescription for non steroidal cream. That worked for my DD. Your regular Ped can prescribe that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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just keep using aquaphor daily- even when it looks clear. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:28 AM Flag
[ - ] I am my thinnest after #2, I fear gaining weight and not keeping it off after #3? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.24.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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well, if it worked for you twice... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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you and me finally in great shape, just got pregnant with #3. I think the best we can do is exercise and eat well, hope for the best. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:21 AM Flag
[ - ] I am so happy there is no diversity on my street with our new neighbors. I have visited them several times since they moved in and have brought them flowers and food and a gift certificate to Barnes and Noble and I am coordinating a celebratory picnic in their honor for this weekend. It is so much fun! 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:18 AM Flag
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snort! See? UB hasn't changed that much! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:19 AM Flag
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how so? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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the old school wack jobs are coming back [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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OR yep! And I for one, am glad to see them! All we need now is OP impersonator mom. Loved her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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wow, the crazy lady poster is working overtime today [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:19 AM Flag
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who? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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I recognize the tone--this person posts crazy random stuff like this. and the person who posts the OMG, OMG posts about he huband being hit by tornadoes or bitten by stray dogs is on too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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Lets hope there's no tornado! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:19 AM Flag
[ - ] does anyone not put their kids plastic plates in the dishwasher bc of that stuff thats in plastic that everyone is talking about now? (cant think of the name - bp?) 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:18 AM Flag
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No. The food isn't on the plate long enough for there to be a problem! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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that sounds familiar! Good call! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:21 AM Flag
[ - ] how do you deal with the loss of a parent? any btdt? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.24.08, 10:18 AM Flag
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my Dad died about 2.5 years ago and it has been tough. It's weird losing a parent as an adult. He was not a part of my daily life anymore. I miss him at odd times. What specifically are you having a hard time with? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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I lost my mom last week and I feel quite empty inside. I also fear my own death and what would happen to my kids. I break down at odd times. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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sorry for your loss. Was it sudden? I think that can make it harder to deal with. Grief is a tough thing and it takes time. Don't expect to get back to "normal" vert soon. Let yourself cry. It's a big deal. If you feel unable to function, get some help from a therapist who specializes in loss. I would not recomend meds if you can avoid it. I think it's better to feel your feelings (again, unless you are unable to function) You just have to go through it and there really isnt an easy way. it sucks and it's hard. Very sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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Good advice, I am on auto pilot for now since a lot needs to be done but there are a few moments that just are terrible. I am trying to be strong for my siblings and father but it def hits me at times. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:32 AM Flag
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it will continue to be terrible off and on for awhile but eventually it will be ok. You don't get over something like this but you learn to integrate it into your life. There are some great books out there about grief. CS Lewis actually wrote one called "a grief observed" that was great for me. It's about losing his wife, so some things won't apply, but a lot of it resonated for me. Sorry again for your loss. It's tough but you can get through it. Just make sure that while you are being strong for other people, you also allow yourself time and space to grieve. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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sorry for your loss, i agree let yourself grieve and feel the loss. loss of a parent is very difficult. i also agree that you may need to talk to someone about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 12:24 PM Flag
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lost my step father a few years ago - we were pretty close; after a week i wasn't even back at work - took me a while to start to feel 'normal' again...don't be too hard on yourself - it takes time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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To the OP: it's so hard losing a parent! I lost my mother 15 years ago. I cried myself to sleep for 2 years straight (no joke). Grieving takes time, and the moments of missing her are so much more poignant when you want to share your kids with her and she's not there. Be kind to yourself, give yourself plenty of time. It's a cliche, but time does heal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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lost my mom as a teen and you just go day by day and slowly slowly the hurt becomes less. i know it doesn't help now in the think of it, but the natural order is for us to lose parents and we are capable of adapting and going on. it is the other way - the loss of a child - that i think scars permanently. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 12:58 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone know where I can buy chinese chalk? 26 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.24.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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no but i know where you could by chalk that were made in china [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:17 AM Flag
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lol, thanks, but entirely different. Chinese chalk is an insecticide. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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Chinatown of course. I also used to get it at Wholesale Liquidators on Bway (but that was about 100 years ago). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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I know, and now its banned in the US - so I was hoping somone still had a source. But thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 11:07 AM Flag
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Oh, and do you still have some? I'll buy it from you! I'm deperate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 11:08 AM Flag
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^^desperate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 11:08 AM Flag
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I think that chalk has Boric Acid in it (?). It was something like that at least. I think you can sprinkle some of that around, out of reach of the kids, and you can kill some of the roaches. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 11:17 AM Flag
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Correction, the active ingredient is.....deltamethrin, not Boric Acid. Sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 11:19 AM Flag
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hey, how do you know that? You have some don't you. Aggghhhhhh, give me some!!!! Just kidding. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:44 PM Flag
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Not sure. What will you use it for? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 11:11 AM Flag
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To kill the freakin wildlife that has invaded my home [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:44 PM Flag
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try Diatomaceous Earth instead [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:47 PM Flag
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Ohhhhhhhhhhhh, please do tell. What is it and where do it get it. Is it harmful to small children and pets? Because that is the stuff I'm looking for! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:48 PM Flag
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You can get it anywhere they sell garden stuff. I wouldn't want a kid to eat large quantities, but it is perfectly safe. It's made out of some sort of fossil. Gardeners use it in the garden to kill all sorts of things. Google it, but I think it is exactly what you want. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:54 PM Flag
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^^^I sprinkle it around the perimeter of the house to keep creepy crawlies out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:56 PM Flag
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Do you think it will kill carpet beetles? I know chinese chalk will. It kills small animals. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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It kills other types of beetles, so I imagine so. It will not kill small animals though... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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lol. thanks, I will look for it. But I WANT CHINESE CHALK! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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ummm I just looked up chinese chalk, and I doubt you really want it around kids... "It has the same appearance as safe chalk used in classrooms, but contains deltamethrin and/or cypermethrin, dangerous pesticides that are illegal in the United States. Both pesticides are known to affect the nervous system." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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I know - we've had it before, but used it all. And need it again. If anyone knows where I can still get it please, please tip me off. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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if our lovely FDA thinks it's bad stuff, I really would stay away, they only deny the worst pesticides. It's amazing what they still allow on the market. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:06 PM Flag
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Thank you for your concern. Honest - thanks. But I want my chinese chalk and don't know anyone living in China [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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do you have bedbugs? I second the suggestion of diatomaceous earth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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no THANK GOD. I've heard they are harder to get rid of than carpet beetles. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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Are you planning on traveling to Mexico soon? I've often brought back (yes illegally) certain items that aren't avail in the US when we go on vacation. Or see if someone else going abroad would be willing to do this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:15 PM Flag
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I do have someone who travels back and forth! Good idea, I'll ask. Wonder what the penalty for smuggling pesticides is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:50 PM Flag
[ - ] I liked The Other Bolyen Girl, what other books would I like reading? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.24.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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harliquin romances ought to be right up your alley [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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all the other books by the same author, I loved them all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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the mists of avalon [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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Birth of Venus was great [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:48 AM Flag
[ - ] good toys for 18 mo girl? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.24.08, 10:15 AM Flag
[ - ] when do kids start napping at 2pm? Is it around 2 yrd old? what time do they go to sleep at night if the nap is 2-4 or so? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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the only time mine napped at 2pm was when they were taking two (or more) naps a day; once they consolidated to one nap, it was about noon to 2, or maybe 1 to 3. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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my 2yr. old naps from 1-3 and goes to bed at 7:30 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:16 AM Flag
[ - ] when do kids start napping at 2pm? Is it around 2 yrd old? what time do they go to sleep at night if the nap is 2-4 or so? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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my soon sleeps from 7:45 pm until about 8am and right now he naps at noon. Lately only been sleeping an hour though so I may push the nap back. He just turned 2. Sound right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:16 AM Flag
[ - ] Any DHs on who want to chat? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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sure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:17 AM Flag
[ - ] what kind of doc would I see for circulatory issues? I have some swelling and stiffness in my legs and have had other circulatory-related symptoms. 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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your gp first. what other symptoms [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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OP: a rash that my dermatologist told me was "vascular," protruding veins (weren't always like that, cold sensations in toes, leg cramps and some swelling of hands and feet [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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np: are you dehydrated? are you drinking enough water? did this start with the heat wave a few weeks ago? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:30 AM Flag
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eat some bananas and drink a lot of fluids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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a rheumatologist or vascular surgeon [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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OP: thanks, do you think it makes sense to see a vascular surgeon for these symptoms? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:30 AM Flag
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have you already seen a gp? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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OP: yes, but haven't presented them all together like this -- guess I could make an appt to discuss [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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I would start with discussing with a gp before going to a vascular surgeon [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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Why not a cardiologist? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:36 AM Flag
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She should really get a thorough physical from a gp for starters and ask him or her what if any specialists she should be referred to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:37 AM Flag
[ - ] How often do you and DH have sex in your kitchen? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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Never - no blinds on the window [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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never, too small. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:25 AM Flag
[ - ] Rented a beach house for the rest of the summer and we start this weekend. We have never done this before and are really looking forward to it. Invited a few folks down for different things over the next two months, but i was stunned this weekend by how many people seemed to invite themselves to visit us. It was a little awkward as I really don't want to entertain folks every weekend, and did not intend to invite many people. I guess I was jus tshocked by the nerve of some people. Was I wrong? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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no. people lose all sense of propriety when it comes to a fre beach weekend. we did something similar pre kids and I was stunned at how rude some people were. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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not sure what you're saying. you want to uninvite people you invited? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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no, I think she is getting uninvited guests [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:27 AM Flag
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you shouldn't have been bragging so much! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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